Part Number: RV3012OEM
- 12V DC or 120V AC input; 120V AC output (hardwired)
- 3000 watts continuous, 4500 watts OverPower™ and 6000 watts DoubleBoost™ inverter output
- 3 stage, 35/140 amp selectable wet/dry cell battery charger
- Built-in Isobar® premium AC surge protection and Auto Transfer Switching option for battery backup / UPS operation
- Tested to power inverter standards UL458 (USA) and CSA (Canada)
- High reliability large-transformer design with protected DC and AC wiring terminals
- 30-month limited warranty
Features
- RV3012OEM serves as an automotive or stationary DC-to-AC inverter with automatic line-to-battery transfer and integrated battery charger
- Supports 120V AC output from a 120V AC line power source or 12V DC battery source
- 16.6 millisecond automatic transfer between line and battery power supports UPS protection during blackouts and voltage fluctuations for equipment compatible with a one cycle transfer time
- 3000 watts continuous AC output in inverter mode, 4800 watts continuous via dual circuit AC output in AC mode
- Double Boost inverter output supports momentary startup loads up to 200% of the continuous rating for up to 10 seconds
- OverPower inverter output supports longer duration overloads to 150% for 1-60 minutes under ideal battery and temperature conditions. (For best results, utilize OverPower usage for as short of a duration as possible, ensure battery bank and cabling is able to provide full nominal DC voltage under load and allow inverter/charger to fully cool before and after OverPower usage.)
- 3 stage, selectable 35/140 amp battery charger with adjustable settings for wet/gel battery types offers fast, reliable battery recharging
- Protected hardwire bolt-down input lugs safely accept heavy gauge input wiring from attached battery bank
- Protected hardwire output passes 120V line power or inverter output through to connected equipment. Includes optional dual-circuit hardwire AC input to enable full charger output from the first 120V 20A circuit and full AC pass-through from the second 120V 20A input feed
- Reliability enhanced large-transformer design tested to UL (USA) and CSA (Canada) standards
- Moisture-resistant construction enables vehicular or marine operation in high humidity environments
- 3 position operating mode switch supports "AUTO" mode to enable automatic transfer between DC and AC modes, CHARGE-ONLY to maintain a full battery charge when AC is present without auto transfer and SYSTEM OFF settings
- Set of six front panel LEDs display AC/DC operational modes, overload status, DC voltage level, shutdown status and system fault status
- Set of 4 configuration dipswitches support wet/gel battery charging profiles, adjustable 135/145V high voltage auto transfer during overvoltages and selectable 75/85/95/105V AC low voltage auto transfer during brownouts
- Set of 4 additional configuration dipswitches support 4 levels of charger limiting relative to output load size, a battery equalization program and battery charger low/high settings
- Resettable 30A charger AC input breaker and resettable dual 20A branch-rated AC output breakers and automatic 2 speed cooling fan protect the inverter from load and temperature related failures
- Grounding lug properly connects the inverter/charger system to earth ground or vehicle grounding system
- Automatic overload and thermal shutoff safely turns off inverter as excessive loads or overheating conditions develop
- Front panel remote control connector enables remote off/on switching (requires APSRM4 switch accessory). Optional APSRM4 accessory also includes user configurable jacks to support inverter shutoff or startup as a vehicle ignition is engaged
- Load sensing control dial enables adjustable load threshold required to automatically turn the inverter on and off in DC mode as load conditions change
- Includes battery temperature sensor with 20-ft. (6.09 m) cable to prolong battery life by adjusting the charge level based on battery temperature
- Automatic Generator Starter jack enables user configuration of automatic generator startup as inverter batteries drop to 11.5VDC and generator shutoff as inverter batteries are recharged to 14.1VDC
Package Includes
- RV3012OEM Inverter/Charger
- Instruction manual with warranty information
Specifications
OVERVIEW
| UPC Code | 037332117427 |
INPUT
| Nominal Input Voltage(s) Supported | 120V AC |
| Maximum Input Amps / Watts | DC INPUT: Full continuous load - 282A at 12VDC. AC INPUT: 40 amps total (20A line 1 / 20A line 2) at 120VAC with full inverter and charger load (25A max charger-only from line 1 / combined input load to support charger and AC output is automatically controlled |
| Recommended Electrical Service | DC INPUT: Requires 12VDC input source capable of delivering 290A for the required duration (when used at full continuous capacity - DC requirements increase during Over-Power and Double-Boost operation). |
| Input Connection Type | DC INPUT: Set of 4 DC bolt-down terminals (2 red / 2 black). AC INPUT: hardwire (2 input circuits - see manual) |
| Input Cord Length Details | DC INPUT: User supplies cabling. 0 gauge or larger (see manual). AC INPUT: hardwire |
| Voltage Compatibility (VAC) | 120 |
| Voltage Compatibility (VDC) | 12 |
OUTPUT
| Frequency Compatibility | 60 Hz |
| Pure Sine Wave Output | No |
| Nominal Output Voltage(s) Supported | 120V |
| Output Receptacles | Hardwire |
| Continuous Output Capacity (Watts) | 3000 |
| Peak Output Capacity (Watts) | 6000 |
| Output Voltage Regulation | LINE POWER (AC): Maintains 120V nominal sine wave output from line power source. INVERTER POWER (AC): Maintains PWM sine wave output voltage of 120 VAC (+/-5%). |
| Output Frequency Regulation | 60 Hz (+/- 0.3 Hz) |
| Overload Protection | Includes 30A input breaker dedicated to the charging system and 2 branch rated 20A output load breakers |
BATTERY
| Expandable Runtime | Yes |
| Expandable Battery Runtime | Runtime is expandable with any number of user supplied wet or gel type batteries |
| Expandable Runtime Description | Runtime is expandable with any number of user supplied wet or gel type batteries |
| DC System Voltage (VDC) | 12 |
| Battery Pack Accessory (Optional) | 98-121 sealed lead acid battery (optional) |
| Battery Charge | 35A / 140A (selectable) |
| LVC (Low Voltage Cut-Off) | 10VDC +/-3% |
USER INTERFACE, ALERTS & CONTROLS
| Front Panel LEDs | Set of 6 LEDs offer continuous status information on load percentage (6 levels reported) and battery charge level (7 levels reported). See manual for sequences. |
| Switches | 3-position on/off/remote switch enables simple on/off power control plus auto/remote setting that enables distant on/off control of the inverter system when used in conjunction with APSRM4 accessory (sold separately) in inverter mode. In AC uninterruptible power mode, "auto/remote" setting enables automatic transfer from line power to battery power - to maintain continuous AC power to connected loads. |
SURGE / NOISE SUPPRESSION
| AC Suppression Joule Rating | 450 |
PHYSICAL
| Material of Construction | Steel |
| Cooling Method | Multi-speed fan |
| Form Factors Supported | Mounting slots enable permanent placement of inverter on any horizontal surface (see manual for additional mounting information) |
| Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) | 23.20 x 14.90 x 15.40 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 70.00 |
| Unit Dimensions (hwd / in.) | 9.750 x 11.500 x 16.750 |
| Unit Weight (lbs.) | 62.6 |
ENVIRONMENTAL
| Relative Humidity | 0%-95% Non-Condensing |
LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER
| Transfer Time (Line Power to Battery Mode) | 16.6 milliseconds (typical - compatible with many computers - verify transfer time compatibility of loads for UPS applications) |
| Low Voltage Transfer to Battery Power | In AC "auto" mode, inverter/charger switches to battery mode as line voltage drops to 75V (user adjustable to 85, 95, 105V - see manual) |
| High Voltage Transfer to Battery Power | In AC "auto" mode, inverter/charger switches to battery mode as line voltage increases to 135V (user adjustable to 145 - see manual) |
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
| Load Sensing | Optional load sense function enables automatic inverter shutoff and startup as connected equipment is powered off and on. Front panel load sense potentiometer can be set to shutoff or turn on inverter power in response to loads of any level, up to 150 watts. |
STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
| Product Certifications | CSA (Canada); UL 458 |
| Product Compliance | RoHS |
WARRANTY & SUPPORT
| Product Warranty Period (U.S. & Canada) | 30-month limited warranty |
Questions & Answers
Yes, we offer Pure Sine Wave Inverters. Visit our Inverters product category and filter for Pure Sine Wave Output. A pure sine wave inverter produces a smooth, sinusoidal AC output with a low level of distortion for better performance. A PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) Wave inverter produces a multi-step AC output that approximates a sinusoidal AC output with a higher level of distortion.
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Accessories
Accessories
| Model Number | Description | |
|---|---|---|
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98-121 | 12VDC Sealed, Maintenance-Free Battery for All Inverter/Chargers, 12VDC Battery Connections |
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APSRM4 | Remote Control Module for PowerVerter Inverters and Inverter/Chargers |
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BP-260 | External 12/24V Tower Battery Pack Enclosure for PowerVerter APS Inverter/Chargers (BP-260) |
Services & Extended Warranties
Extended Warranty
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| WEXT1L | Extended Warranty and Technical Support for Select Products – KVM, PDUs, Inverters |
| WEXT2L | Extended Warranty and Technical Support for Select Products – KVM Switches, PDUs, Inverters |
| WEXT3L | Extended Warranty and Technical Support for Select Products – KVM Switches, PDUs, Inverters |
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